Ron Thomas, SAG-AFTRA Executive, Dies at 46
In addition to his day job, Thomas was a popular local DJ.
Labor Unions, Studios Dealing Behind the Scenes Over Wages
Pay increases, benefit plans and new-media terms all are on the table in a labor contract trifecta.
Agencies, Writers Guild on Collision Course Over Fees and More
As Endeavor and CAA encroach on studio turf, the union is seeking to halt production activity and renegotiate the "outdated" franchise agreement, citing potential conflicts of interest for agents.
SAG-AFTRA Moves to End Business Meetings in Private Hotel Rooms
The union calls for an end to meetings in "high-risk locations."
Writers Guilds to Renegotiate Talent Agency Agreement
The dispute is over agencies making money via packaging, producing or financing content.
A Candid Legal Debate on Hollywood and #MeToo: "Did the Law Fail Us?"
Five experts on workplace harassment explore the tension between activism and a "rush to judgement” and voice concerns about due process amid the new court of the media.
SAG-AFTRA Slams Sinclair Over "Fake News" Scripts
Promos about “false news” and “fake stories” are veiled attempts to undermine an independent press, the union suggests.
New Effort Aims to Boost Hollywood's Female Union Membership
After electing a president of its board, the eight-year-old non-profit Women in Media is looking to get more females hired in the industry.
Frances McDormand's Inclusion Rider Goal May Be Elusive
The Oscars callout is leading to a real organizing effort, but studios may invite discrimination lawsuits if they prioritize gender and race in hiring decisions.
Why Are Agents Producing Shows? Writers Guild Would Like to Know
